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Ekova — Starlight In Daden
Album: Heaven's Dust
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Total ratings: 935









Released: 1998
Length: 5:20
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 itsme_bygolly wrote:

Love the unexpected fusion of celtic and middle eastern influences. 




Me too!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Love the unexpected fusion of celtic and middle eastern influences. 
Posted 2 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 dwhayslett wrote:

Does not sound like Pink Floyd.

I guess.


I dunno, some similarities with Piper at the Gates of Dawn!
Posted 2 years ago by Kajukenbo    [ Reply ]
So much memories in 1998 when this came out ! 
Posted 2 years ago by freechelmi    [ Reply ]
That was fun. 
Posted 2 years ago by bc    [ Reply ]
couldn't keep still...   that's everything..
Posted 2 years ago by RedTopFireBelow    [ Reply ]
 dwhayslett wrote:

Does not sound like Pink Floyd.

I guess.

This made me laugh out loud.  It's my observation most songs in a language other than English attract low ratings.

But I can easily imagine David Gilmour and this band playing together, now that you mention it.
Posted 2 years ago by Ok_Sobriquet    [ Reply ]
 jlind wrote:

I find it disheartening such a wonderful track is not apricated by the RP community....



sad indeed, I wonder if some have not forgiven the Siip Siie day of reckoning which is also done by this band?
Posted 2 years ago by Samantho    [ Reply ]
 zenhead wrote:

What does it say when I hear something like this, and go to Spotify to hear more, but it's not there? How obscure can you get? S'a'shame, I'm truly digging it.



I'll find it if I have to ransack the basements of all file providers.
Posted 3 years ago by jmillar2020    [ Reply ]
Beautiful: True fusion, world music. Masterly, delightful. A joy! A little jewel.
Posted 3 years ago by jmillar2020    [ Reply ]
 jlind wrote:

I find it disheartening such a wonderful track is not apricated by the RP community....



There are cohort of raters who rate 789 .True this beautiful song seems to attract an unfortunate quantity of low rates. Anyone who appreciates song should adjust rating. RP still plays the song , particularly on eclectic mix, so the song will quite jusfyably survive some low raters. Many songs have the same profile issue.Enjoy
Posted 3 years ago by pete_shakey    [ Reply ]
 jlind wrote:

I find it disheartening such a wonderful track is not apricated by the RP community....


Does not sound like Pink Floyd.

I guess.
Posted 3 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
I find it disheartening such a wonderful track is not apricated by the RP community....
Posted 3 years ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
Interesting and enjoyable :)
Posted 3 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
After hearing this on RP, I bought 2 of their CD's.  It's weird and wonderful!  
Posted 4 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
techno, middle eastern, trad - yes please! a subtle earworm
Posted 4 years ago by jkforde    [ Reply ]
What does it say when I hear something like this, and go to Spotify to hear more, but it's not there? How obscure can you get? S'a'shame, I'm truly digging it.
Posted 4 years ago by zenhead    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
Never heard this one before It’s nice
Posted 4 years ago by stephen.king12101    [ Reply ]
 a_genuine_find wrote:
A french-based trio, headed by American-born Dierdre Dubois, who originated the name, Ekova. "Its roots are in echo, and ova, signifying the feminine side," she explains. "But it's not supposed to have a literal meaning, just a beautiful sound. I wanted a word I'd never heard before." Much of her lyricism shares the linguistic experimentalism/artistry of their name, with utterances floating in between celtic, english, and arabic at time. Equal parts techno and acoustic-ethnic, their atmospheric and eerie with a strong middle-eastern influence.
 
Beautifully summed up. This is just sooooooooo RP. You've gotta love that eclecticism. 8 from the entranced Nottingham jury.

Sadly, going by Wikipedia, it looks like Ekova are no more. There are a couple of videos on YouTube, including a live performance of Starlight in Daden. The lead singer is so exotic she makes my nipples hard (as Lazarus would say).
Posted 10 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
CoYoT51 wrote:
EKOVA on RP??????!!!!!!!!!! Yes, this is trully Paradise, though !!!!!!!! THX, RP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kind Coyote, can you tell me in what language she is singing please:
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
What language is she singing? Wiki indicates she is French, but also references Persian influences.
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Okey-dokey. I'd like to hear this again. Right now, it's a 6. I can "hear" this one on my Touch. Not yet, though. RP . . . does it again.
Posted 16 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
WOW! Me likey
Posted 16 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
Wow... Good times.
Posted 16 years ago by kindermanltd    [ Reply ]
She has a really pretty singing voice.
Posted 17 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
Nice
Posted 17 years ago by kindermanltd    [ Reply ]
I find myself stuttering while listening to this song. ugh.
Posted 17 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
Moving... joyously!
Posted 17 years ago by jadewahoo    [ Reply ]
A french-based trio, headed by American-born Dierdre Dubois, who originated the name, Ekova. "Its roots are in echo, and ova, signifying the feminine side," she explains. "But it's not supposed to have a literal meaning, just a beautiful sound. I wanted a word I'd never heard before." Much of her lyricism shares the linguistic experimentalism/artistry of their name, with utterances floating in between celtic, english, and arabic at time. Equal parts techno and acoustic-ethnic, their atmospheric and eerie with a strong middle-eastern influence.
Posted 17 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Yeah, these guys are definitely in another world. Where's my gypsy skirt??
Posted 17 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
I DO LOVE THIS!!! THANKS, RP!!!
Posted 17 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
Ya know, even when I don't understand the words, I can feel that they have some meaning. With Ekova, who sing in gibberish (I'm assuming that's true for all their songs -- is it?), I know it doesn't mean anything, and it bugs me. Sounds good, and I do like that Siip Sie song, but it bothers me.
Posted 17 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
what a gift that singer has! she transitions from her lowest to highest range seemingly without effort, and it's quite a range. just beautiful.
Posted 17 years ago by ktnsb    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
You gotta like this kind of music to enjoy this. Luckily, I do.
Myself, and I also like Loreena McKennit, Stevie Wishart and Synfonie.
Posted 17 years ago by rbigelo    [ Reply ]
rgrace wrote:
Iraqi cabdriver music. But Good Iraqi cabdriver music.
I like it might join the ranks? ... how about The Be Good Iraqi Cabdrivers? Although: Of Note: ... " What's in a name? In the case of Ekova, quite a lot. This French-based trio - which doesn't contain a single Frenchman, by the way - draws its name from a word coined by American-born singer Dierdre Dubois. "Its roots are in echo, and ova, signifying the feminine side," she explains. "But it's not supposed to have a literal meaning, just a beautiful sound. I wanted a word I'd never heard before." In that sense, the name Ekova perfectly represents what the band does... The other two members of Ekova, Iranian percussionist Arach Khalatbari and Algerian guitar/lute player Mehdi Haddab, ... " (click here)
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
I guess this is the promo site for the album.. https://www.sixdegreesrecords.com/artists.php?artist=Ekova (click here)
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
This is the stuff that moves the day along. Great music to work to.
Posted 17 years ago by djinnthespazz    [ Reply ]
Are you kidding me? Pure tripe.
Posted 17 years ago by Land_Shark    [ Reply ]
You gotta like this kind of music to enjoy this. Luckily, I do.
Posted 17 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
crowhog2000 wrote:
very good tune, is the rest of the CD as good??
No... according to me, you may be dissapointed!
Posted 17 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
Iraqi cabdriver music. But Good Iraqi cabdriver music.
Posted 17 years ago by rgrace    [ Reply ]
EKOVA on RP??????!!!!!!!!!! Yes, this is trully Paradise, though !!!!!!!! THX, RP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
Makes me wish I could bellydance!
Posted 17 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
I think I am becoming HIP-no-tized.
Posted 17 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
dpjag wrote:
ditto
tritto!
Posted 17 years ago by Greenman    [ Reply ]
strick wrote:
Not working for me today... Just rather irritating....
ditto
Posted 17 years ago by dpjag    [ Reply ]
Not working for me today... Just rather irritating....
Posted 17 years ago by strick    [ Reply ]
Hum tum diddly ho doe, ke toe piddly pom riddy ro poe!...Nice.
Posted 19 years ago by deanofox    [ Reply ]
I like...
Posted 19 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
crowhog2000 wrote:
very good tune, is the rest of the CD as good??
similarly good. if you enjoy this, you'd like the rest.
Posted 19 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
8) The album shows various styles/rhythms... similar instrumentation and vocals though... One of the better songs. Also a bit similar to some Dead Can Dance...
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
very good tune, is the rest of the CD as good??
Posted 20 years ago by crowhog2000    [ Reply ]
whan an awesome tune!!! I LOVE IT
Posted 20 years ago by jojo    [ Reply ]
This isn't the version of this song that I'm most familiar with, but it's nice nonetheless.
Posted 20 years ago by gntlemanartist    [ Reply ]
Well, better than yer average worldbeat. Youssou D'Nour's long-lost Celtic-Gypsy twin?
Posted 20 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]